Mechanical Engineer

Elkhart, IN 46514

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: 54808503 Compensation: $95000-105000 / year

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer - Automation
Location: Near Elkhart, IN
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Vehicle Systems
Compensation: $95,000 – $105,000 + Benefits

Our rapidly growing client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Innovation Center, where new product concepts, automation solutions, and next-generation manufacturing technologies are developed and tested. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on design, robotics integration, and working at the intersection of mechanical systems and automation.

Why Work Here:

  • Work inside a dedicated Innovation Center focused on new technology and product development
  • Opportunity to gain experience with robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing
  • Competitive salary with strong benefits package
  • Stable organization with significant growth and investment in engineering
  • Collaborative, team-driven culture with visibility to leadership
  • Career advancement opportunities across engineering and technical disciplines

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems from concept through production
  • Support robotics and automation initiatives, including integration of robotic cells and end-of-arm tooling
  • Perform CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs
  • Contribute to programming and controls support for automated equipment (robotics, PLC interaction, or similar)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, controls engineers, and R&D personnel
  • Participate in troubleshooting, process improvement, and optimization of mechanical systems

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 2–6+ years of mechanical design or automation experience preferred
  • Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
  • Exposure to robotics, automation, or mechatronics systems strongly preferred
  • Basic programming or controls knowledge (robot programming, PLCs, Python, etc.) is a plus

Meet Your Recruiter

Galen Schloming

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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